Original subtitles

=Romance of a Twin Flower=

=Episode 31=

It's so satisfying to

watch them getting mad

but not being able to do anything to me.

I have never let

Nie Sangyu suffer before.

The more depressed she is now,

the happier I am.

I will definitely not let

her and Ning Yuxuan have an easy time.

I will make them repay me

for the pain

they have caused me.

That's all?

I got you out of jail

and gave you a new identity

to make them pay back double.

Remember to live up to the trust in you

from His Highness and me.

It is my luck

to have your help.

I will never forget that

you saved me

when I was at my worst.

In a few days,

you will leave for Haifang.

How are things going?

Your Highness.

I have two strings to my bow.

One,

continue to recommend

the firm we support

to win the first place in the Imperial Supplier Contest.

Two,

disrupt the order of the Imperial Supplier Contest

and let Ning Yuxuan

be accused of incompetent governance.

In this way,

even if the Shipping Department

can proceed smoothly,

the position in charge

will never be his.

Which firm are you going to recommend?

I'm still thinking about it.

I've gotten in touch with most of them.

These well-known firms

either seek profit

or

power.

These people are mercenary,

and of course they are unreliable.

I thought about it for you.

Instead of pinning your hopes

on them,

it is better to prop up

someone completely on our own side.

Someone on our own side?

I have a younger sister

who married far away to the frontier in the early years

and had little contact with me.

A few days ago, I heard that

her daughter Princess Ruyue

disappeared in a sandstorm

and hasn't been found yet.

I'm afraid she's dead.

Princess Ruyue

was born in the frontier.

I never met her.

Now I feel it a pity.

After all, she has the title of princess.

If she marries into a powerful family in the future,

she can be of use to me.

Your Highness, do you mean

to find someone to replace the princess

and be a member of us

to participate in the Imperial Supplier Contest?

The key is

(Methods of the Sima) who can replace her.

I

do have

a perfect candidate.

Ning Yuxuan

treated you so badly.

You know him?

Did His Lordship ask you to save me?

Save you?

You are still fantasizing about him.

No wonder

you've fallen to where you are now.

Wen Wan.

You don't know me.

My name is Ling Jianxing.

You are Mr. Ling.

I saved you.

Otherwise,

you would have died of illness in prison.

So...

Do you understand

why I saved you?

Thank you.

Thank you for saving me.

So what do you want me to do?

When you were in such a situation,

did Ning Yuxuan ever

say a word for you?

Did he ever have

any affection for you?

He has no affection for me at all.

I ended up like this

because of him and that vicious woman.

And

even if I did anything wrong,

they forced me to do so.

I'll give you two options.

Listen to me

and work for me.

I promise.

I promise you will live a life

with more dignity than before.

And Tanxiang, the maid

who was escorted to the capital with you.

I will also

find a new way out for her.

I can do it.

But

if you still have

a little affection for Ning Yuxuan,

and you are unwilling

to do anything against him,

take it as if I never came.

I'll have someone

send you back to jail right away.

No. No. No.

Mr. Ling.

Mr. Ling, don't go.

I can make it.

I can definitely make it.

Please trust me.

If you want to deal with Ning Yuxuan,

I would do anything

for you.

Since you saved my life,

I will definitely not let Ning Yuxuan

and that vicious woman have an easy time.

And

I've lived with them

for so long.

I will tell you everything

you want to know.

Not for me,

but for us.

Get well soon.

Soon

you will meet

Ning Yuxuan again.

Thank you, Mr. Ling.

Thank you, Mr. Ling.

Greetings to Your Highness.

She is about the same age

as Ruyue.

And she's good in bearing.

This girl's name is Wen Wan.

She will become

your powerful weapon.

With the help of the princess status,

winning the first place in the Imperial Supplier Contest

will be a piece of cake.

In the future, she will be in charge

of Haifang's trade,

and Haifang will still belong to Your Highness.

I wonder

why can Miss Wen

be worthy of the title of princess.

I have been proficient in lyre-playing, chess, calligraphy and painting since childhood,

and my demeanor

will never show my slip.

I am from a family of merchants,

and I have been influenced

by the way of doing business since I was a child.

I must be more suitable

to run Haifang's business than ordinary women.

I am the person

who knows Ning Yuxuan best,

and I know enough about

Nie Sangyu, the vicious woman.

Once you know yourself and the enemy,

you will win with one blow.

What's more,

I have a blood feud with the Ning family.

I will never give up until I take revenge.

I am willing to swear with my life

that I will never let Your Highness down.

Enough.

Take

the conferment document.

Thank His Highness.

Greetings to Uncle.

I will do my best

to win the Imperial Supplier Contest.

Hold on.

(Conferment Document)

Don't be in a hurry to call me Uncle.

Call me that

when you become the chairwoman.

I've never

seen you before.

And you.

Take it.

(Conferment Document)

I came from an ordinary family.

After I married Ning Yuxuan,

I was just a concubine.

I didn't expect

to be favored by you

and His Highness now.

What I should do

when I return to Haifang this time

is all at your command.

Here is the regulation of this competition.

Simply put, three steps in total.

The primary competition is about skills.

(Notice of Imperial Supplier Contest to All Firms) All firms

compete with

their best products.

The secondary competition

is about production capabilities.

Hand over the specified goods

within the specified time

to prove that your productivity

as an imperial supplier.

The final challenge is creativity.

The one with the highest score

after all selections wins.

At the same time,

the Emperor will appoint

the chairman of the Sea Trade Guild of Haifang.

Mr. Ling, don't worry.

I will definitely not lose to Haoxue Cosmetics

in the selection of balsam.

Do not underestimate the enemies.

In addition to Haoxue Cosmetics,

there are many firms

from other places participating.

I will try to

draw in

as many firms as possible.

Whether it is balsamic cosmetics

or tea and medicine,

we need people on our side.

Buy so many stores at once

for our own use.

Mr. Ling, you're so generous.

But

Ning Yuxuan wouldn't notice it, would he?

Ning Yuxuan?

He's probably overwhelmed right now.

Don't you know?

Ning Yuxuan and Nie Sangyu

have been at odds recently.

Nie Sangyu has already moved out.

I've sent someone to keep an eye on them.

At this moment,

rumors of emotional discord

should be very detrimental

to Ning Yuxuan's reputation.

You're addressing him

without an honorific title now.

I am a princess.

Ning Yuxuan

is just a petty official.

What I call him is justified.

(Notice of Imperial Supplier Contest to All Firms)

Everyone.

All guests who

come to Haoxue Cosmetics today

will be given a flower,

no matter how much they spend.

So today

you may have to work harder.

At the end of the month, I will give everyone a wage increase.

- Great! - Great!

Even if we don't get a raise,

we'll work hard.

Right?

- Yes. - Yes, exactly.

We agreed to

deal with the enemy together.

No matter what trick she uses,

we can solve it.

So we have to be on guard

to ensure the smooth operation

of Haoxue Cosmetics.

Also,

never let her approach

any items and ingredients.

Don't worry, My Lady.

I've got a few

reliable workers

to watch over the warehouse.

Your Ladyship.

I think

another security guard

should be hired to watch the lobby.

Okay.

You are so thoughtful.

It's always right

to be careful.

Okay, let's get to work.

- Yes. - Okay.

Let's go.

Welcome.

(Buy any item today to get a free flower) Buy anything to get a free flower.

Let's take a look.

Their products are quite good.

Come in, please.

Buy any item today

and you can get a free flower.

Take your time.

Welcome.

Take your time.

I want all of them.

This way, please.

One for here.

That's it.

Take a try.

Take a try.

Thank you. See you next time.

Here, take it.

Have a try.

One flower to you.

- Here. - Thank you.

See you next time. Thank you.

♪I caught a glimpse of your smile♪

♪Life has thousands of troubles♪

♪But now we're having fun♪

(Haoxue Cosmetics)

Welcome. Come in, please.

Qingqing.

Qingqing.

Don't be angry with me, Qingqing.

Let me go.

Come back with me.

Qingqing.

Listen to my explanation, Qingqing.

Let me go.

Qingqing.

I will come back, Qingqing.

Who's that?

Sir, spare me.

Sir.

Sir, spare me.

I'll give you whatever you want.

Sir, please spare me.

Say it.

Why were you

pestering Miss Shui

from Haoxue Cosmetics just now?

I didn't pester her.

I knew Qingqing.

Qingqing?

Yes.

Why do you call her that?

Sir, spare me.

Sir.

Sir, it's my fault.

I don't dare to do this anymore.

Please spare me.

I can do everything for you.

Sir, please let me go.

I don't dare to do this anymore.

- I promise. - Piss off.

Don't let me see you again.

Okay.

I am leaving.

Okay.

Gui Bai.

Didn't I tell you to follow Ji Man?

Why did you come back?

Her Ladyship is safe.

I have something to report.

Are there spies following her?

How do you know, Your Lordship?

I was also followed this morning

when I went out.

I walked around the street

and came back.

Maybe the spies

are still nearby.

How dare someone

follow you two?

I'm going to catch them now.

Come back.

It should be that Ling Jianxing

or Wen Wan

told that

we are at odds with each other,

so they sent spies.

What are you going to do about it?

Since they want to see,

let's show them.

Dad.

Why is he here?

Mr. Ning said that

spies have been following you

for the past few days.

I'm afraid

someone is looking into

your discord.

Spies?

Recently I also found out

about some men in black snooping on the road.

I will figure it out.

The Transport Commissioner of the Imperial Supplier Contest this time

is Ling Jianxing.

He has always been

at odds with me in court.

And somehow,

Wen Wan also returned to Haifang

and became a princess.

You mean

the spies were sent by Ling Jianxing?

Yes.

Ji Man has the title of the second-rank lady with imperial mandate.

If the Emperor finds out that

we are not in harmony,

it will be a felony for both me and her.

So I'm here

with the hope that

we can put on a play.

Let her stay at the Magistrate's Residence

for a few days.

I don't think it's necessary

to go back to the Magistrate's Residence.

After all...

After all, I've left there.

It's weird for me to go back.

After the Imperial Supplier Contest,

I promise to stay away from Ji Man.

It happened out of a sudden.

Everyone.

Please think about it.

In this case,

for Man's safety,

I agree with you

to take her back to the Magistrate's Residence temporarily.

Dad...

Man.

I know what to do.

It's just

you can't

control her for the rest of her life

with her status as second-rank lady with imperial mandate.

Sir, you are right.

After the Imperial Supplier Contest,

you have to

announce Nie Sangyu's death.

Only in this way

can Man get rid of all these completely.

Okay.

I will do what Mr. Ji said.

Sang Shen, Muxu.

Pack up the luggage for Man.

- Yes. - Yes.

Ning Yuxuan.

Since we are acting

for outsiders,

I hope we can

keep a good balance between us.

I also hope

you don't interfere with me too much.

Okay.

I won't do this.

Mr. Ji.

Chief Yuan.

Miss Ji.

I...

I'll wait for you outside.

Be careful

after you return to the Magistrate's Residence.

I know, Dad.

Princess Ruyue has been busy these few days

decorating the shop,

selecting workers

and socializing with the bosses of various firms.

Didn't she go to see Ning Yuxuan?

Not a single time.

She does have a sense of propriety.

I chose the right person.

Also,

Nie Sangyu

did live in Ship Guihai before.

But last night

Ning Yuxuan went to Ship Guihai

with a gift

and took her back to the Magistrate's Residence.

The spies said that

Ning Yuxuan seemed to

have offended Nie Sangyu

because of love affairs.

But last night

the two made peace.

Sir.

Shall we continue to keep an eye on him?

If Ning Yuxuan keeps being disloyal

and makes her wife want to divorce him,

as soon as the scandal is spread,

I will immediately inform against him.

Yes.

Take a look.

Thank you

for acting with me on the street.

They are in front of us.

Sugar-coated haws.

Darling.

Look.

The Imperial Supplier Contest

drove the competition in the market.

Even the sugar-coated haws are bigger than before.

How much does it cost?

Three pennies for each bunch.

I want one.

Three pennies.

We want one.

Okay, choose one yourself.

Which one, dear?

Let me see.

This one.

Okay.

Okay.

Here.

Thank you.

Sugar-coated haws.

Look, there is more sugar

than before.

I haven't eaten yet.

Just buy one for yourself.

But I just want to eat

the one you hold.

You are so annoying.

There are so many people here.

How could I eat it after you did?

I don't care.

So disgusting.

Eat it yourself.

I don't want to eat it.

I'm going back to Haoxue Cosmetics.

I will go with you.

It's not far away.

I don't need you.

I will be with you.

Stay away from me.

I will get close to you.

Don't follow me.

I just want to follow you.

Stop clinging to me.

I have to cling to you.

Mr. Ling.

Mr. Ning.

Mr. Ling.

Mrs. Ning.

What a coincidence.

Are you shopping too?

I can't relax

as you do.

I came to check

the order of the market.

It looks like

I'm not doing my job.

Dear.

How about

you go back to

Haoxue Cosmetics first?

I will buy you

the hairpin I promised you yesterday

after I finish my work.

No way.

That's limited.

I've been choosing for a long time.

What if it is bought

by someone else?

Well...

How about I buy you three?

No way, you broke your promise.

I didn't. I will buy you three.

Buy it for me.

You've promised me.

Why did you break your promise?

I came here

especially today.

Why don't you keep my company?

- Look, you... - Mr. Ning.

Just be with Mrs. Ning.

I'm just going on a casual inspection,

and you don't need to be with me.

Mr. Ling.

Thank you.

Mr. Ling.

I'll borrow

my husband first.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Shall we

go to buy the hairpin now?

No need.

The play is over.

I'm going back to Haoxue Cosmetics.

Let me send you there.

It's quite close.

They've left.

They shouldn't be following us anymore.

I can go back myself.

♪If I can't let go of my delusions, there's no use seeing the world♪

(Magistrate's Residence)

♪The wind is about to stop, but it's hard to give up or think about my love♪

♪There is still a long way to go, but our love and hate are at a loss♪

♪The flowers were in my dream leaving the fragrance of you♪

♪Memories are always bitter♪

♪My heart is breaking into pieces♪

♪Even a true lover's knot can't make us a true couple♪

♪Even the tree that bears love-sickness♪

♪Can't bear how lovesick we are♪

♪Love fades away, and only long regrets were left♪

♪The moon remains the same and only in the common world are many twists and turns♪

♪Our fate has been decided in advance because lovers always miss♪

♪If something can see my love♪

♪Please light up thousands of lamps♪

♪So that you can be guided to find me♪

♪I'm waiting for you to live up to my lifelong promise♪

- You are also here. - You are also here.

I'm used to living on the ship.

So I can't sleep after coming here.

I'm not used to

your coming back either.

I can leave tomorrow.

I mean...

I mean

after you came back this time,

the way we get along with each other

is different from that of usual.

I'm not used to it.

I remember you once told me that

the brightest star

is called Shenxiu.

Am I right?

Yes.

I didn't expect you to remember it.

I remember

the first time we watched the stars

was on the way to Haifang.

It is not so easy

to forget the past.

Whether it is our past

or the past of our parents,

we cannot escape.

I remember that I told you

in addition to a star called Shenxiu,

there is another called Shangxiu.

The two stars appear alternately

and never meet.

This is their destiny.

Really?

But if I were Shangxiu,

even if I would never shine again,

I would try my best

to meet Shenxiu.

♪If wind never stops for kissing the stars♪

Does it make any sense?

♪Whisper your name for me♪

The two stars

are originally

very far apart.

Even if they meet,

there is no way to get close.

They'd better

stay in their own orbits

and leave each other alone.

This is the best choice.

♪How long have we been looking at each other♪

You are right.

Some distances

are predestined,

and no one can overcome them.

♪Even breathing becomes lighter♪

I am sleepy.

Good night.

Good night.

♪You are the reflected star♪

♪An unattainable shadow♪

♪Touching you broke the fate♪

♪I am the floating cloud♪

♪Please forget my name♪

♪There will be sunshine after the storm♪

♪You are the reflected star♪

♪An unattainable shadow♪

♪Touching you broke the fate♪

♪I am the floating cloud♪

♪Please forget my name♪

♪There will be sunshine after the storm♪

(Haoxue Cosmetics) Their products are really good.

Yes.

This is my second visit.

Thirty.

Your Ladyship.

Many people come to Haifang this month.

And we signed up for the Imperial Supplier Contest.

Many people were attracted here by our fame.

Sales of Feiwan Face Cream alone

have doubled from last month.

In the past few days,

everyone has worked overtime

and it was very hard for them.

I am thinking about

giving everyone a bonus at the end of the year.

What?

After you made peace with Yuxuan,

you are getting more and more generous.

I don't care.

I want

a big bonus,

the bigger the better.

Miss Xue, you'll get what you deserve.

Bonus doesn't matter at all.

It's what we should do.

Don't worry.

I've looked into it.

Among all the competitive cosmetic shops

in Haifang,

Haoxue Cosmetics

is best of class

in terms of quality and sales.

If things go on like this,

there is great hope for us to enter the top three.

If we try harder,

we will have no problem getting the first place.

I think you are overoptimistic.

Mr. Qin.

Mrs. Ning.

Look at this.

What is it?

Wen Wan

bought the Joy Cosmetics

and reopened it.

What?

(Joy Cosmetics)

She is Princess Ruyue now.

The dignitaries

and celebrities in Haifang

are now actively

associating with her.

Joy Cosmetics is about to open soon.

The propaganda is overwhelming.

It seems that

she is determined

to fight against Ms. Nie.

What is the use of her buying Joy Cosmetics?

That's the brand

defeated by Ms. Nie.

This counterfeit.

Let's expose her identity

soon after Yuxuan finds out her details.

Your Ladyship.

Gui Bai.

Your Ladyship.

Why are you here?

His Lordship sent someone

to the capital to investigate.

Wen Wan fell ill on the way,

so she died shortly after

arriving in the capital and being detained.

As expected.

The Wen Wan who is now in Haifang

is the princess who holds

the conferring document.

Someone is protecting her identity,

so no flaws can be found for the time being.

She came back in such a capacity

to open a cosmetic shop

and to participate in the Imperial Supplier Contest.

She must have been up to something evil.

We have to be careful.

No matter who she is,

I'd like to see

what she can come up with

better than Feiwan Face Cream.

(Joy Cosmetics is opening. Welcome all distinguished guests.)

Sangyu.

Mr. Tao.

Why are you here today?

The Imperial Supplier Contest is approaching.

I came to take a look.

Where is Qingyun?

Didn't she come with you?

I have no idea.

Is there anything

I can do for you?

And

you can come to me

when you are free.

Don't worry.

Everything is going well.

And

everyone is very confident

in the Imperial Supplier Contest.

Sangyu.

Don't overwork.

Take a good rest.

Have a seat.

Here, Mr. Tao.

Thank you.

What do you think of Qingyun?

She...

She's good.

Look.

You have been getting along with each other for some time.

And she's serious to you.

So

as her sister,

I want to ask about your feelings for her.

I don't have any affection

for Qingyun.

Do you hate her?

She is your sister.

How can I hate her?

Look.

How about

you start getting along

as good friends

at first?

Actually,

after the two are together for a long time,

they may...

Sangyu.

Do you think it's okay

for me to be with her?

I think you are

a perfect match.

I'm not pushing you.

Resonance between a couple

is also important.

It's just that during this period of time,

I realized that

if you meet a good one,

don't miss it.

Cherish the one by your side.

So...

Sangyu.

Actually, I...

Sangyu.

Qingyun.

Come here.

Come on.

We are talking about you.

General Tao.

What are you talking about me?

We were saying that

my sister has a good eye.

I also think General Tao is reliable.

You have to take the chance.

Sangyu.

I want to be alone

with General Tao for a while,

is that okay?

Look at me.

I have something to do.

I will leave you alone.

Thank you, Sangyu.

Come on!

General Tao.

Take a seat.

By the way,

it occurred to me that I also have something to do.

I am leaving.

General Tao.

General Tao.

You said before that

you have someone you like.

Who is she?

I have explained to you before...

Don't!

I don't believe it at all.

General Tao.

Qingyun.

I said

don't call me like that.

This is the tea

I brought from the capital.

Chief Yuan.

Take a try.

Mr. Transport Commissioner,

what's the matter?

Chief Yuan, easy.

I invited you here today

not to talk about official business,

but to catch up on the old days.

It's out first meeting.

What do you mean by catching up to the old days?

Although you and I

just met for the first time,

we have

good friends in common.

For example,

Shen Liancheng.

He

was my good friend.

Shen Liancheng

pleaded guilty after being caught

red-handed by Mr. Ning.

You should catch up on the old days

with Mr. Ning.

It is related to the past of the Tea Gang.

Mr. Ning has always hated the Tea Gang.

I dare not mention it to him.

What does the Tea Gang

have to do with the Dragon Gang?

Chief Yuan, don't play dumb.

When Shen Liancheng was the chief,

he told me clearly

how many people under him

were old members

of the Tea Gang.

Now

these people

are your subordinates.

If I tell Mr. Ning

about this,

guess

what he will think.

What does it matter to me what he thinks?

I'm not interested

and don't want to know.

If there is nothing else,

I have to go.

Chief Yuan.

No worries.

I asked you here to discuss business.

You must have heard that

Ning Yuxuan and I

are not fellows at all.

This time, some foreign merchant ships will enter the wharf.

I want you to

keep an eye out for these merchant ships for me.

In this way,

Ning Yuxuan

would lose his prestige.

Mr. Ling.

Did you know that

the charges of the Dragon Gang are very high?

Can you afford it?

This is the deposit.

After it's done,

you'll get another half.

♪Summer stars, autumn night♪

♪Who is wandering under the moon in my heart♪

♪The deepest story with the shallowest goodbye♪

♪After passing by, I can only meet you in my dream♪

♪The wind can't breeze the long street of time♪

♪The burning yearning will never cool♪

♪Two hearts meet again foreshadowing love♪

♪How can I describe it when we look into each other's eyes♪

♪Take a life time to write the story♪

♪Together with you♪

♪Company you♪

♪Just for your glance and smile♪

♪The first promise means the forever love♪

♪Fireworks all over the sky light up your night♪

♪Take a life time♪

♪To write the story with you gradually♪

♪Just like this♪

♪Our love goes on and on♪

♪The day we first met, the year when we get old♪

♪My heart and my love will never vanish♪

♪My heart and my love will never vanish♪